Security of Indians abroad must be top priority: Sushma Swaraj to Indian envoys

Welfare and security of Indians abroad must be the top priority of Indian missions, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today told over 120 Indian envoys posted across the globe.

Welfare and security of Indians abroad must be the top priority of Indian missions, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today told over 120 Indian envoys posted across the globe.

In her address at the annual meeting of the Heads of Missions (HoM), Swaraj said ensuring welfare of the diaspora community has been a major focus area of the government and the missions must work towards it.

In his address, Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh said the gathering was an excellent opportunity to think collectively about foreign policy objectives.

The annual gathering of the Heads of Missions began yesterday and will continue till May 31.

During the course of the annual gathering, issues various issues relating to foreign policy, government’s flagship programmes and India’s economic and trade relations with various countries are likely to be deliberated.